Senior International Policy Associate (International Program)

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) International Team has an immediate opening for a Senior International Policy Associate to lead Latin America/Caribbean initiatives. This is a full-time position, based in our Washington D.C. office (fully or in a hybrid setup).

Job Description:

The Senior International Policy Associate for the International Program will lead initiatives to expand the reach and impact of our Latin America and Caribbean work. This role involves developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with diverse external stakeholders and supporting CEPR’s efforts to educate and inform policy makers regarding key economic, social and political developments throughout the Western Hemisphere. This position requires a highly-motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about our work supporting democracy and social and economic justice in the region. The Senior Associate will work closely with the Director of International Policy and other members of the international team.

Duties:

• Work with the Director of International Policy of the International Program and other members of the team to identify goals and develop outreach strategies
• Maintain relationships and conduct outreach with key external stakeholders, and effectively communicate CEPR’s mission and programs
• Organize briefings, meetings, and convenings with partners and key stakeholders
• Author/co-author written pieces based on CEPR’s research and analysis, including fact sheets, memos, and articles

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant policy experience at a think tank, non-profit, government institution or university
• Experience working on Capitol Hill and/or with US Congressional offices
• Extensive knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean contemporary history and US policy toward
• the region
• Demonstrated experience with building and maintaining a variety of relationships, from individual decision-makers and activists to larger coalitions and organizations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with flexibility to collaborate remotely across time zones
• Proficiency in both autonomous and cooperative work styles, with the ability to connect with diverse personalities
• Demonstrated experience with scheduling, planning, and leading meetings, convenings and events
• Strong project management and prioritization skills with an ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Spanish language written and oral fluency is strongly preferred
• A sense of humor
• A shared commitment to CEPR’s mission and values
• Applicants affected by issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply

Compensation: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The minimum starting salary is $78,280.12 annually; however, this is only a minimum and the actual salary can be substantially higher depending on experience and qualifications. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

Closing Date of Position: Applications will be accepted until October 25<^th (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time).

In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have seven calendar days remaining to apply.

To Apply: Submit the following, in a single PDF file with the document title “(Full Name)_International Program Fellow_Application” via CEPR’s ONLINE APPLICATION:

• a cover letter;
• a résumé, and;
• a short essay (no more than 1,000 words) on the topic: How can US policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean be improved?

Please do not use ChatGPT or other AI writing generators in writing responses and do not submit additional information apart from the items listed above. You may address your cover letter to the International Policy Associates Search Committee, if you wish.

Search committees usually make a decision within 1-2 months of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Absolutely no calls, faxes, or additional emails please.

Organization Description: CEPR was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States, and around the world.

Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR’s mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality

CEPR’s founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts.

CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.